First edition of Artist and Studios by Brassai. Fist impression. Medium format softback in near fine condition. some minor shelf wear and sunning to the outer edges of the covers only. Signed and dated with a personalised inscription to the title page. About Brassaï's "Artists and Studios" is an iconic series of photographs capturing famous artists like Picasso, Matisse and Dali in their creative environments, offering intimate glimpses into their process and Paris's vibrant art scene in the 1930s and beyond, documented in his books like Conversations with Picasso and works for Life magazine. These photographs, known for their dramatic use of light and shadow, reveal surreal, intimate, and architectural views of artists amidst their sculptures, paintings, and everyday lives, blending realism with poetic depth.
